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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
1
This column blends light science trivia about a solar storm supposedly lengthening a day with humorous asides about Watergate and ribbing in marriage. It then covers local items: Rusk High School baseball’s titles, a bank grand opening with John Knott cartoons, camera woes, a hospital welcome mat for visitors, and reader feedback on a Dallas News quote.
Eighty Rusk High School seniors are to graduate in commencement exercises at 8 p.m. Friday May 29 in Musick Stadium. Baccalaureate services occur at 8 p.m. Sunday May 20 in Rusk First Baptist Church. Dennis Slaton is valedictorian and Janet Hill salutatorian.
The Rusk Eagles clinched the District 9 title in Hallsville Tuesday after beating Hallsville 4-2 in the deciding game, following a 7-3 victory in Rusk Monday. Pitcher Bob Spinks earned the win with eight strikeouts. key hits included doubles by Jackie Foster and Glen Tolar. The Eagles face the District 0 champions for the Bi District title.
The Rusk High School Band directed by Lester Hughes will present its annual spring concert at 8pm Tuesday in the high school gym. The Junior High Band will join, featuring seventh and eighth graders, with a variety of numbers planned and majorettes performing two routines. Senior band members will be recognized.
The Cherokee County Commissioners' Court will consider organizing a Board of Equalization at 10 a.m. in the County Courtroom. Judge Orvan B. Jones says the board will be formed and its first meeting scheduled. Bids for a deep freeze for the County Sheriff's Department are also expected to be opened.
Rusk State Hospital announces its 21st annual open house with facility tours and a musical program in the chapel. Highlights include Nurse Technician Award to Ruth Fulton and Attendant of the Year to Naomi Berry, Superintendent's Award for a staff member with 40 years of service, and two day bus and walking tours of wards and new MSU ward buildings plus a Bar-B-Q luncheon for professional groups.
The top students in each class at Rusk High School were announced. Freshmen: Aileen Chapman, Danny Anderson, Dori Pye. Sophomores: Janet Miley, Pam Banks, Robin Townsend. Juniors: Gary Halbert, Brenda Smith, Mike Leinback. Seniors: Dennis Slaton valedictorian, Janet Hill salutatorian, Tony Watson. Junior honor students will usher at baccalaureate and commencement. Baccalaureate is 8 p.m. Sunday May 20 at First Baptist Church. Commencement is 8 p.m. Friday May 25 at Musick Stadium.
The First United Methodist Church in Rusk hosts a revival led by Rev Paul L Morell guest preacher from Dallas Tyler Street UMC May 13 16 with 7 pm services Sunday through Wednesday and 7 am morning services Monday to Wednesday Music by Joseph R Abston of Dallas Christian Youth and Music Ministries. Rev Ben Pierce invites all church members and the community to attend.
Citizens State Bank extended a week long open house inviting visitors to register for a color TV, tour new facilities, view John Knott original art, and enjoy gifts from the Magic Gift Vault. Bank president James J. Perkins praised community support as attendance reached record levels, with the final day Saturday featuring a 2 p.m. drawing for the color television. The event honors cooperation with Rusk Federal Savings and Loan Association and The First State Bank of Rusk and aims to boost community service and relations.
The Rusk High School Choir will present their annual spring concert at 8 pm Friday May 18 in the Rusk Junior High School Auditorium.
Ten indictments were returned by the grand jury in a special term before Judge Jack Pierce. The panel included foreman Jack Stone of Wells and members from Jacksonville Rusk Cuney Alto and Troup. Fourteen civil cases are set for pre trial May 14 and a criminal jury will report May 29 in the Earl Dean Whitmill assault case.
Sheriff John B. Slover reports investigations into two separate crimes. A burglary Friday at an Alto drug store saw entry through a rear window with several watches stolen. Thefts include motors taken from West Side Camp on Lake Stryker, investigated by Deputy Tommy Jones.
The Rusk Quarterback Club approved buying red and black travel outfits for Rusk High School athletes at about 20 dollars per outfit. The project, discussed at the club’s meeting in Citizens State Bank community room, aims to support the 1973-74 athletic program with new outfits and other potential projects.
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